Professional Counselor
Apex, North Carolina, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Professional Counselor
Specialty LPC
Salary $90,000 – $105,000 yearly
Degree Required Master's in Psychology Doctorate in Psychology Master's in Counseling Master's Degree in Professional Counseling Doctorate in Counseling
Position Type Full Time W2 Salary
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Macon, Georgia, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/01/24

Ouachita Mental Peer Support Clinic has an open full-time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) position available.

We are now looking for a full-time Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to work as a Family Therapist for our organization. In this role, you will work with people who have drug use issues while also contributing to our dedicated treatment team. Every day, as a Family Therapist, you have the opportunity to make a significant difference by aiding clients in regaining control of their life in the face of drug misuse difficulties.

We offer a sign-on bonus.

Schedule:

  • Flexible hours
  • Full-time are available.
  • 8:00AM-5:00PM

Responsibilities:

- Conducts evaluations to evaluate individual clients' and their families' requirements for family therapy.

- Actively participates in clinical conversations and adds family-centered therapy views to service and treatment plan creation.

- As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provides family-centered individual, group, and joint counseling or therapy. As needed, provides milieu management support in addition to other counseling activities as assigned.

- Creates and facilitates educational groups on substance misuse, mental health, and family relationships.

- Ensures timely and thorough clinical documentation, including progress notes, patient evaluations, service and treatment plans, and other forms and documents that are necessary.

- As needed, collaborates with other specialists and agencies to offer successful treatment.

- Collaborates with other specialists and agencies as needed to offer optimal care.

- Identifies program improvement possibilities, employs appropriate quality improvement methods and procedures to address possible quality concerns within the program or facility, and actively engages in quality improvement programs and activities.

- Maintains all relevant certifications and licensing requirements, remaining current on industry advancements.

Qualifications:

- A Master's or Doctoral degree in Counseling, Psychology, or a closely related subject is required.

- Active and unrestricted Professional Counselor (LPC) licensing in the state is required.

- A minimum of two years of counseling experience is required, preferably in a clinical setting.

- It is extremely recommended to specialize in family therapy, couples therapy, substance abuse, or trauma.

- A solid understanding of the field's legal and ethical norms is required.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to create relationships with a broad clientele, are required.

- Proven ability to work successfully as part of a healthcare team.

- Experience with EMR software and associated technologies is required.

Salary and Benefits:

- Competitive yearly compensation range of $90,000 to $105,000 based on workload and experience.

- Work schedule flexibility to meet availability and individual needs.

- Possibilities for promotion within the organization.

- A welcoming workplace that encourages a good work-life balance.

- The opportunity to deal with a variety of demographics, including both adults and children.

Our business provides an excellent job opportunity for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. We feel that this is an ideal place to start your career, whether you have a high school certificate, GED, military experience, some college education, or a bachelor's or advanced degree.

If you have a real interest in disciplines such as counseling, juvenile justice, psychology, social work, or education, or if you just want to contribute to making the world a better place, we have a wide range of employment options for you to consider.

Join us in our aim to change the lives of children, adults, and families by providing life-changing care. Apply today to join our hardworking team.